Diagnostic Electrician - Smelter

Freeport-McMoRan; Claypool (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$50 per-shift stipend

Affordable medical, dental and vision

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Diagnostic Electrician for our claypool, AZ smelter and rod plant. You will perform electrical and instrumentation maintenance, diagnostics, and system optimization to ensure continuous operations.

Role requires strong knowledge of AC/DC drives, PLCs, and instrumentation with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance. This on-site position offers a competitive pay range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved electronics, electrical and/or instrumentation program.
• Four+ years of industrial electrical/instrumentation repair experience.
• Ability to read manuals, prints and schematics for troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Removal, repair and installation of electrical components and systems; diagnose and troubleshoot; mentor other workers.
• Safe completion of routine and non-routine repairs and construction.
• Preventative maintenance on industrial electrical/instrumentation equipment (substations, switchgear, motors, process controls).
• Follow SOPs and safety/environmental activities; use plant equipment correctly.

Skills

Electrical repair

Instrumentation repair

Troubleshooting

Technical reading

Education

Electronics/Instrumentation program

Associate degree or trade cert

Tools

VFDs

PLC

HMI

SCADA

Job description

Why You Should Apply For This Job

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career.

Title: Diagnostic Electrician - Smelter

Requisition ID: 142020

Location: Claypool, AZ, US, 85532

Category: Maintenance

Where You Will Work

Our Miami smelter and rod plant is nestled just 90 miles east of Phoenix. The smelter processes copper concentrate primarily from our company’s Arizona copper mines and is the most significant source of sulfuric acid for our North American leaching operations. Arizona’s Globe-Miamihistoric mining district offers natural beauty and a rich mining heritage. The Tri-Town of Globe, Claypool and Miami offers convenient shopping locales, including Walmart, Safeway, Fry’s and other local stores. Here, our employees and their families can connect with the outdoors and enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere. Visit Globe-Miami.com to learn more.

What You Will Do

• Removal, repair and installation of electrical components, electrical systems, analysis and diagnosis, advanced troubleshooting and systems/process optimization; may mentor or train other electrical workers
• Safe completion of routine and non-routine repairs and construction
• Perform preventative maintenance including installation, repair and troubleshooting of industrical electrical and/or instrumentation equipment (i.e. substations, power distribution systems, switchgear motors, motor controls, systems and components, process controls, instrumentation and pneumatic equipment)
• Must have strong knowledge in the maintenance and troubleshooting of AC/DC drives, PLCs, overhead cranes, management control systems, calibration of field transmitters/transducers and weigh scales, and low and medium voltage equipment
• Ability to perform installations and renovations compliant with regulatory agency standards
• Follow Standard Operating Procedues (SOP) and work area instructions, participate in safety and environmental activities, and use plant and equipment correctly at all times

What You Bring To Freeport

• Completion of an approved Certified Electronics, Electrical and/or Instrumentation Program,OR
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in Industrial Electrical and/or Instrumentation repair and maintenance,OR
• Associate's degree or Trade School Certification in a related fieldandtwo (2) years of experience in Industrial Electrical and/or Instrumentation repair and maintenance
• Experience in troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of electrical circuits and connected equipment; this includes the ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals, prints, and schematics for trouble shooting and repair
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies of the company
• Must have minimum personal tools as described by the department tool list or be able to obtain them within 90 days of hire date
• Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude. The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required. This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Experience with VFDs, PLC, HMI, and/or SCADA Control Systems
• Experience working with low and medium voltages
• Experience with AC and/or DC controls
• Experience with instrumentation devices
• Experience with diagnostic electrical test equipment
• Experience with HVAC equipment

What We Offer You

The estimated pay range for this role is currently$33.00 - $45.00/hour. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process.

• $50 per-shift stipend available to employees assigned to specific positions, within the Smelter Electrical and E/I Maintenance departments, which meet program guidelines.
• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
• Internal progression opportunities
• Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

What We Require

• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
• Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

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